New Releases by Kristiana Gregory

Nine-year-old Hope writes about her life as a patriot in 1776 Philadelphia, as the British try to take over her city and defeat the Continental Army.

Award-winning author Kristiana Gregory has published more than 30 children''s books with Scholastic, Harcourt and Holiday House, and has now ventured into self-publishing with Longhand: One Writer''s Journey. In this heartwarming memoir, Kristiana expands her story-telling and love of the written word, using excerpts from her prolific letters and journals kept since childhood: "I''ve jotted a few memories from writing for the Los Angeles Times and also Scholastic, the world''s largest children''s book publisher: the rejections, heartbreak, joys, and beloved editors. My privileged career has been intertwined with motherhood, the richest adventure of all. The most common question readers ask is, ''Where do you get your ideas?'' so herein lie the answers. I hope these behind-the-scenes of book writing might inspire writers starting out and those who love the magic of words."

When 12-year-old Danny and six-year-old Judd lose their parents to pneumonia in 1878, they are sent to an orphanage in San Francisco. The headmaster wants to separate the brothers and send them to different families, but because they have only each other they escape. They make their way to the dangerous mining camp of Bodie, California in the High Sierra to be with their Uncle Hank. A tenderhearted croupier named Madame Mustache (true person ) takes them under her wing, along with other orphans roaming the raucous town. When the boys find their Uncle Hank and learn he''s involved with a Chinese woman, they realize life with him won''t be what they had expected. ** Glossary and photo. Short chapters and high adventure for reluctant readers. Highly recommended by fourth-grade teachers; California history at its finest.

"The cousins are worried there might be another thief in Cabin Creek. Things keep disappearing ... but then they show up again, reparied and freshly painted! Does the shadowy figure they''ve seen in the junkyard have the answer to this latest mystery?"--Page 4 of cover.

It''s the middle of the night when Jeff spots someone dumping a large bundle into the lake. It''s too dark to identify anyone -- or anything. But the cousins immediately suspect foul play, and plunge right into the mystery. Before they know it, the kids of Cabin Creek are in too deep. Everyone is a suspect -- and the cousins are all in danger.

Critically acclaimed and award-winning author Kristiana Gregory''s ACROSS THE WIDE AND LONESOME PRAIRIE is now back in print with a gorgeous new package!After the death of her two sisters, thirteen-year-old Hattie and her family make for a fresh start. They sell their farm in Missouri and journey across the Oregon Trail toward Oregon City. At first the adventure is exciting, but as the days, weeks, and months pass, Hattie realizes what a dangerous and tedious trip it is. As they cross the prairies, news of the fate of the Donner party reaches them, and death, disease, weather, and the terrain take a terrible toll on their traveling party. The Campbells lose neighbors and friends until they almost cannot bear to continue. But Hattie and her family must persevere or risk the same misfortune. Hattie''s diary chronicles the hardships of such a harrowing journey, but also captures the small moments, the friendships and celebrations of life, that keep hope alive.

Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby''s father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her siblings become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby''s frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.

Bronte Bella had just moved to sunny California from her mountain town in New Mexico. Living right by a beach is wonderful, but word-loving, quirky Bronte is worried she won''t fit in. She starts a book club to make new friends, but at first no one comes in this story about trust and friendship.

It''s a new school year in Cabin Creek, and the cousins have a new mystery! When Claire and David look out the art room window and see a girl''s pale face, they suspect it''s a ghost. How else could someone peek through a second-floor window and then just disappear? Rumor has it that the school building was once owned by a rich family, and it has a sad history. As the cousins investigate, they find other peculiar clues: piano music lilting through the halls, a secret passage, and a crooked painting that looks like the ghost''s face. Is Cabin Creek''s spooky old schoolhouse really a haunted house?

A fictional diary of Princess Sophie, later named Catherine, from 1743 until 1745, when at age fifteen she is married to her second cousin Peter, Grand Duke of Russia, who will one day be Emperor. Includes historical notes on her later life.

Albert, Nessa''s old friend from the orphanage, has joined her in Kansas, but things have changed since they have been apart, and Nessa struggles to understand their new relationship.

Eleven-year-old Abigail presents a diary account of life in Valley Forge from December 1777 to July 1778 as General Washington prepares his troops to fight the British.

Having survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, photographer Edith Irvine and her assistant, Daisy Valentine, documented the devastation. This true story includes many of Irvine''s photos. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.

Jack the B. July/03.

Orphaned by an Indian raid while traveling West with a wagon train, fifteen-year-old Carrie Hill is befriended by the English trapper Beaver Dick and taken to live with his Indian wife Jenny and their six children.

In this wonderful second book featuring Hope Penny Potter, the Revolutionary War wages on and Hope''s daily life is affected. The war has even kept her from her dear friend, Polly, whose parents are loyal to the King. But when Hope''s brother and father return, relief sets in, if only for a short while. The plot thickens when Hope finds out that her father was with the Sons of Liberty and her family will be in danger if anyone finds out.

As tensions mount between the Tories and the Patriots, Hope''s life in Philadelphia becomes more confusing. Hope Potter feels her family is falling apart as she wonders if her father will ever return from voyage, and deals with her 13-year-old brother''s proclamation that he is a Tory.

The adventures of a young white boy living among the Shoshoni Indians during the early frontier days.